A Funky Card

It's like Christmas all over again whenever a package comes in from Stampin' Up. My sets came in from the Occasions Mini Catalog coming out April 1st (watch for some cute creations from this), a few embellishments, and dies for my Big Shot. One item I was eagerly anticipating was the Fifth Avenue Floral set (#113734). Like all the other sets, paper and embellishments Stampin' Up has, the diversity and compatability are A++++ in my book.

I stamped the Manhattan Rose four times and water colored with Rose Red. While the paper was still damp, I cut out different sections to let the paper naturally curl upwards. After it was dry, I paper pieced it. Dribbled some Crystal Effects (#101055) around and sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds (#102023) to get a dew effect.

I cut the stem from the Sizzix Die - Stampin' Up Little Leaves (#114511). Using the 2-Way Glue Pen (#100425), I applied to the stem only. This gave me the freedom to bend the leaves to the desired shape.

The torn frame was made using a 5x4 piece of Chocolate Chip (#100908) cardstock. Distress all of the edges, separate the layers of paper and curl inwards. The background paper and inside layer is Very Vanilla (#101650).

Stamp sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Very Versatile, and Level I Hostess God's Beauty
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Rose Red Classics
Cardstock: Chocloate Chip, Old Olive, Very Vanilla and Whisper White
Other: Distressing Tool, 2-way Glue Pen, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Aqua Pen, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot, and Little Leaves Sizzix Die